Download or read book Energy Saving Tips For Dummies written by Michael Grosvenor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-08 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use energy more efficiently and help get the planet's balance back on an even keel Do you want to make sure your energy usage is sustainable? Energy-Saving Tips For Dummies provides practical methods to reduce your energy consumption in all aspects of your life -- from every room in the home, to at work and your travel choices. Discover how to: Make simple changes to reduce home energy bills Choose energy-efficient appliances Work at cutting energy use in your workplace Drive more efficiently Explore other transport options
Download or read book Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies written by Rik DeGunther and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-11-24 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hands-on, practical solutions to save money by making smart energy changes One of the best and most affordable strategies people can employ to combat global warming is to improve the energy and water efficiency of their homes. Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies provides homeowners with advice, tips, and projects to reduce costs, increase energy efficiency, and cut down on waste and pollution. After performing a do-it-yourself home energy audit, readers create an action plan based on their personal goals. Readers are presented with a wide range of potential solutions, from making better use of blinds and awnings to exploring geothermal options in order to reduce household costs and their impact on the planet. Rik DeGunther (Rescue, CA) is the founder of Efficient Homes, an energy consulting firm that focuses on home energy audits and the design of efficient heating and cooling systems.
Download or read book Energy Savers written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides consumers with home energy and money savings tips such as insulation, weatherization, heating, cooling, water heating, energy efficient windows, landscaping, lighting, and energy efficient appliances.
Download or read book Why Should I Save Water written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Save Energy at Home 101 Great Home Energy Saving Tips written by Judith Brown and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making your home more energy efficient will help you to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and help to protect the environment. Saving energy at home is easy. This book contains time-tested tips and energy-saving choices for reducing your home energy consumption: The book covers the following areas: * Cutting Heating and Cooling Costs * Energy Efficient Use of Appliances. * Saving Energy in the Kitchen * Energy Efficient Home Lighting * Energy Efficient Water Use Here's just a small sample of the tips included: Turn the thermostat to its lowest setting if you won't be at home for a few days. You can turn off the heating system completely if there's no danger of pipes freezing while you're away. Walk around the house with a candle on a cold windy day to see where cold may be entering around doors and windows. Save on heating costs and stay comfortable in cold weather by dressing to retain body heat. Layer your clothing: wear lightweight basic garments, such as a shirt or blouse or short-sleeved sweater, covered by heavier garments, such as a Saving Energy sweater vest, and topped with a warm jacket or sweater jacket. If you become too warm you can adjust your own body thermostat by taking off a layer. To speed the installation of weatherstripping, try stapling instead of nailing it. Keeping your home well caulked is one of the best ways to save energy. When you caulk, make sure joints are thoroughly dry-you can dry deep crevices with a cloth stretched over the blade of a putty knife, or with a blast of hot air from a hair dryer. When caulking several joints, start with the smallest joint and recut the tube's nozzle as necessary for successively larger joints. A room will stay warmer in cold weather if curtains fit tightly against the window's frame so that warm room air doesn't move across the cold. window surface. A fixed valance at the top and sides of the curtains will help, and so will weighting or fastening the curtains at the bottom. Installing a window greenhouse in one or more of your house's south-facing windows is an unusual (and effective) way to gain extra heat for your home in winter, to reduce the loss of heat to the outdoors in the evening, and, of course, to provide an encouraging environment for plants.
Download or read book Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings written by Alex Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated 5th edition of Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings identifies the most energy-efficient home appliances by brand name and model number. Reader-friendly and packed with illustrations, this handbook helps any homeowner save energy and money. Chapters include: -- energy use and the environment -- insulating and sealing air leaks -- new window options -- space heating -- cooling and air conditioning -- water heating -- refrigeration -- lighting...and much more This book is as compact and efficient as its subject matter. Its 274 pages are crammed with money-saving information. A directory of manufacturers helps the reader access purchase information on recommended appliances.
Download or read book Energy Use Less save More written by Jon Clift and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that lowering the temperature of your thermostat by a mere 2 degrees Fahrenheit could reduce your energy bill by 10 percent? Or that energy-efficient light bulbs last about 12 times longer than ordinary bulbs and consume one-fifth the energy? This is just the beginning of what you'll learn in this handy book, containing more than one hundred ideas for saving energy. These tips will save you money, and help you take your first steps in the fight against global warming.-publisher description.
Download or read book Energy Savers written by U.s. Department of Energy and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Right in your own home, you have the power to save money and energy. Saving energy reduces our nation's overall demand for resources needed to make energy, and increasing your energy efficiency is like adding another clean energy source to our electric power grid. This guide shows you how easy it is to cut your energy use at home and also on the road. The easy, practical solutions for saving energy include tips you can use today—from the roof and landscaping to appliances and lights. They are good for your wallet and for the environment—and actions that you take help reduce our national needs to produce or import more energy, thereby improving our energy security.
Download or read book Solar Power Your Home For Dummies written by Rik DeGunther and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-09 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you! This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. You’ll see how to survey your home to determine your current household energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best benefit you. You’ll also calculate what the return on your investment will be before you make any decisions. Once you’ve decided on a project, you’ll see whether it’s best to hire a contractor or do it yourself. We leave no stone unturned—you’ll also discover how to: Choose and install your best solar system Handle small to large solar projects Heat and cool your house with solar energy Install exterior solar lighting Handle swimming pool, water heater, or ventilation solar projects Create greenhouses or solar rooms Build, buy, or sell a solar home Finance your solar investments Take advantage of tax rebates and incentives associated with solar power Avoid the worst solar mistakes Featuring ten of the easiest and cheapest do-it-yourself solar projects, Solar Power For Dummies is the fun and easy way to meet your energy needs with this clean power source!
Download or read book Energy Saving Tips written by Charles nehme and published by Charles Nehme. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy efficiency is the goal of many homeowners and businesses. Energy savings can be achieved through a variety of measures, from simple changes in lifestyle to larger investments in energy-efficient products. One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduce energy costs is to reduce the amount of energy used. Homeowners can do this by taking simple steps such as turning off lights and appliances when not in use, using natural light whenever possible, and using energy-efficient light bulbs. Businesses can also reduce energy use by installing energy-efficient lighting, heating and cooling systems, and water-saving devices. Installing energy-efficient products can also help reduce energy costs. Many appliances, such as refrigerators, dishwashers, and clothes washers, now come with energy-efficient models that use less energy than older models. Installing energy-efficient windows and doors can also help improve a home’s energy efficiency. Finally, investing in renewable energy sources such as solar panels or wind turbines can also help reduce energy costs. Renewable energy sources can provide clean, renewable power to homes and businesses, reducing the need to rely on traditional energy sources. By taking simple steps to reduce energy use and investing in energy-efficient products, homeowners and businesses can make significant energy savings. Over time, these energy savings can add up to significant long-term savings and help protect the environment.
Download or read book Water Saving Tips For Dummies written by Michael Grosvenor and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-08 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reduce and recycle what goes down your drain Do you want to make sure your water usage is sustainable? Water-Saving Tips For Dummies provides practical methods to reduce the amount of water used around your home -- from the kitchen, bathroom and laundry, to the garden. Discover how to: Find and install efficient water-saving devices Collect your rainwater Recycle your greywater Maintain a sustainable garden landscape Choose water-wise plants
Download or read book Energy Saver Tips on Saving Money and Energy in Your Home written by and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Energy Saver guide offers tips to consumers and homeowners for saving money and energy at home and on the road. By following just a few of the simple tips in the Energy Saver guide, consumers can make their homes more comfortable and easier to heat and cool--while saving money. The guide provides the latest tips on energy-saving, efficient technologies and for using clean, renewable energy at home.
Download or read book Tips on Saving Money Energy at Home written by United States Department of Energy and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Right in your own home, you have the power to save money and energy. Saving energy reduces our nation's overall demand for resources needed to make energy, and increasing your energy efficiency is like adding another clean energy source to our electric power grid.This study shows you how easy it is to cut your energy use at home and also on the road. The easy, practical solutions for saving energy include tips you can use today—from the roof and landscaping to appliances and lights. They are good for your wallet and for the environment—and actions that you take help reduce our national needs to produce or import more energy, thereby improving our energy security.
Download or read book Energy Saver Tips on Saving Energy Money at Home written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings written by Alex Wilson and published by ACEEE. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alex Wilson, Jennifer Thorne and John Morrill Energy efficiency pays. For over a decade, the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings has helped people who care about their budgets and about the environment to find energy-saving products. Inside this new, 8th edition: up-to-date lists of the most energy-efficiency appliances and equipment by brand name and model number tips, diagrams, charts, and explanation on nearly every facet of home energy use insulation cooking windows dishwashing heating and cooling systems laundry food storage lighting and much more updated information on energy-efficiency equipment, appliance standards, and the latest tips for saving energy expanded information on ENERGY STAR® -labeled products, including new ones such as freezers and compact refrigerators PLUS which investments in energy efficiency pay for themselves why Energy Guide labels on appliances can be misleading which energy-saving products work and which offer more hype than savings how to save hundreds of dollars by replacing your least efficient appliances and buttoning up your house Join the millions of consumers who are saving money while saving the earth. Reduce your energy bills and make a positive impact on national security, the economy, and the environment.
Download or read book Home Energy Saving Tips written by Oregon. Office of Energy and published by . This book was released on 2000* with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Let s Save Energy written by Jenna Lee Gleisner and published by Kids Living Green. This book was released on 2018-12-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lets Save Energy! shows early fluent readers learn why its important to lessen our carbon footprint with fun and easy ways they can do it every day. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn specific ways they can be environmentally friendly.
